Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to SAW flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to SAW flights, with 71.43% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SAW:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Rs34,800 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs65,578. These fares can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to SAW, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to SAW.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAW:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SAW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.